Corporate Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates AppliedAI Full time

Corporate Legal Counsel
On-site | Abu Dhabi   AppliedAI is a pioneering AI technology company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence solutions across regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, government, and financial services.    Position Overview:We are hiring a Corporate Counsel to support our global operations and ongoing expansion. The role involves working across a broad range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters within a very fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The Corporate Counsel will partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, People, Finance, and Operations to provide practical legal guidance and enable effective decision-making.    
Key Responsibilities:
 
Corporate & Commercial

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (SaaS, MSAs, DPAs, NDAs, partnerships, procurement).
  • Support incorporation, structuring, and governance of international entities (UAE, US, APAC, Europe).
  • Advise on commercial risk, contractual positions, and business-critical transactions.
  • Prepare Board and shareholder documentation, resolutions, and corporate filings.

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory

  • Advise on global compliance requirements including GDPR, ADGM/UAE regulations, AI governance, IP protection, and other relevant standards.
  • Develop internal policies and frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, contract lifecycle management, and corporate governance.
  • Work with Product, Engineering, People, and Operations to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.

General Advisory

  • Support People & Culture with employment contracts, policies, disciplinary matters, and cross-border employment considerations.
  • Prepare and manage responses for disputes, regulatory inquiries, enforcement matters, and government submissions.
  • Coordinate and manage external counsel on litigation, arbitration, and specialist matters.
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to internal teams to enable fast, informed decision-making.

Strategic Projects

  • Support M&A due diligence, joint ventures, partnerships, and investment activity.
  • Assist with IP strategy, including trademarks, licensing, and protection of proprietary assets.
  • Contribute to building scalable legal systems, playbooks, and internal training to support company growth.

Required Qualifications:

  • Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred).
  • 2–4 years PQE gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
  • Strong corporate/commercial background; experience with technology, SaaS, or data-driven businesses is an advantage.
  • Ability to understand technical concepts and work closely with product and engineering teams.
  • Strong drafting skills, commercial judgement, and the ability to balance risk with business objectives.
  • High learning agility, strong analytical skills, and confidence operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Practical, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a leading AI technology company.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Growing, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture.
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities.
  • Exposure to a thriving ecosystem working from our Abu Dhabi HQ.
  • 21 days of paid annual leave.
  • Comprehensive private health insurance.
  • Visa sponsorship for international candidates.

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